FROM WOOD TO STEEL
HOW WE RE-ENGINEERED A LEGACY
There is a saying among the master carpenters of Haryana: "Loha aur Sheesham, dono ki umar barabar hoti hai." (Iron and Sheesham wood both have the same lifespan.)
For centuries, the gold standard of Haryanvi furniture has been solid Sheesham (Indian Rosewood) and Saal. These are not just timbers; they are legends. A Palang made from genuine, seasoned Sheesham is heavy, dense, and virtually indestructible. It is a true 'Dadalahi' item that lasts for generations.
At Panchal International, we continue to craft these ultra-premium wooden masterpieces for those who demand the absolute finest.
The Challenge of the Modern Market
However, in the early 2010s, our founder, Shri Baljeet Singh Panchal, noticed a shifting reality.
As true Sheesham and Saal became rarer and more expensive, the market was flooded with "budget" wooden furniture. To cut costs, many manufacturers started using raw, unseasoned wood or inferior timber.
The result was heartbreaking. Families would buy a wooden Charpai hoping for an heirloom, only to have it creak, crack, and fail within a few years.
We faced a dilemma: How do we provide "Sheesham and Saal-level" durability to every household, without the premium price tag?
The Steel Revolution (2017)
We realized that not every family could afford the luxury of a hand-carved Sheesham-Saal Palang, but every family deserved furniture that wouldn't break.
This was the spark for our innovation in 2017. We decided to bring the Stainless Steel Revolution to Haryanvi vernacular furniture.
Steel offered the perfect solution. It possessed the structural integrity of the finest hardwoods—strong, heavy, and rigid—but it was more accessible. It allowed us to democratize durability.
Two Paths, One Standard
Today, Panchal International offers two distinct paths, both leading to the same destination: Quality.
The Ultra-Premium Wooden Collection: For the purist. We use only the finest Saal and Sheesham, hand-selected and seasoned. These are expensive, exclusive, and timeless.
The Signature Steel Collection: For the modern family. By using high-grade Stainless Steel, we offer that same "unbreakable" promise in a form that is lighter, all-weather, and comparatively affordable.
Whether you choose the warmth of our Wood or the resilience of our Steel, our promise remains the same: If it comes from Panchal International, it is built to last.


FROM WOOD TO STEEL: HOW WE RE-ENGINEERED A LEGACY
True Sheesham and Saal wood is a luxury; cheap wood is a compromise. Discover how we pioneered the use of Stainless Steel to bring 'heirloom durability' to every household, bridging the gap between exclusive craft and accessible strength.
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